Progress beyond the State of the Art:
- Advanced modelling framework based on a hierarchical architecture and a combination of physical models, predictive stochastic models and AI tools.
- Novel weather and energy demand prediction based on the latest SoA deep learning algorithms.
- Intelligent DSS whose novelty is attributted on its capability to use, analyse and take advantage of heterogeneous data sources such as actual energy values from smart meters, predicted values as well as energy storage modeling outputs .
- Novel solutions to reduce heat losses (new sustainable insulation materials, new pipe designs)
- 2 energy harvesting solutions with innovative designs, fabrications and experimental measurements in laboratory test-benches as well as in real conditions.
Expected results:
- Accurate energy predictions for DHC plants (MSE<0.1)
- Improved DHC efficiency by reducing the overproduction rate by 50%.
- Reduced heat losses after the application of the new insulation materials and the new piping system
- Energy production using energy harvesting to support the future development of self powered smart meters
The InDeal project is expected to contribute to the pan-European effort of making the DHC systems more efficient, intelligent and cheaper, leading to a multi dimensional impact on the environment, science, technology and economy. The project is expected to boost industrial competitiveness, support employment and at the same time significantly contribute towards a more green and sustainable economy by improving import-export balance and benefitting local spending.
The project’s successful completion leads to the generation of important key exploitable results and the novel knowledge produced will pave the way for the enhancement or modification of existing quality control and reliability testing protocols in DHC applications. The benefits generated by the implementation of the novel method guarantee the establishment of more holistic approaches at the European DHC sector. Moreover, the data generated during the project will be studied and elaborated and will lead to useful conclusions and directives for the industry, as a pool of knowledge of huge importance will be created. Future renewable energy related research and innovation projects will be able to use this knowledge leading to more improved and affordable solutions. The InDeal project is expected to contribute to the pan-European effort of satisfying the EU energy needs, while in parallel will act in favor of the environment.
